
African Pilot Magazine:
Sustainability

IATA and Industry Partners Urge Governments to Expedite Release of CORSIA-Eligible Emissions Units
IATA and aviation partners urge governments to issue Letters of Authorisation for CORSIA carbon credits, unlocking climate finance and supporting global decarbonisation.

Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech
Air India Group adopts SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS to cut fuel burn, reduce emissions by 35,000 tons annually, and enhance operational efficiency.

ZeroAvia Certification-Intent Fuel Cell System Successfully Replicates Full Flight Profile in Ground Test
ZeroAvia’s ZA600 fuel cell system completes full flight profile ground test, advancing hydrogen-electric aviation towards CS-E and CS-23 certification.

Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.

UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African airports, setting a global benchmark for safe, sustainable aviation.

NATS Environmental Initiative GAIN-ing Momentum
The South African Air Navigation Service Provider, ATNS, has joined GAIN – the NATS-led Green Aviation Insights initiative – to drive global collaboration in reducing aviation’s environmental impact through advanced data analytics, airspace optimisation, and sustainable air traffic management.

Carbon Emission Responsibility: Is it All Up in the Air?
African travellers are rejecting airline green fees. Who should pay for climate costs? A new IATA-Chooose deal reignites the debate on aviation responsibility.
